B1015 - Passenger Deployment Loop Resistance High

Circuit Description

When you first turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) perform tests in order to diagnose the critical malfunctions within the module. The SDM measures the ignition positive voltage and the deployment loop voltages in order to ensure that the voltages are within the respective normal voltage ranges. Then the SDM proceeds with the resistance measurement test. During one portion of the resistance measurement test, the SDM performs the following functions:

^ Grounds the PASSENGER LOW terminal 4 through an internal current sink.

^ Connects the PASSENGER HIGH terminal 1 to an internal constant current source. This current produces proportional voltage drops in the deployment loop.

^ Measures the voltage difference between the PASSENGER HIGH and the PASSENGER LOW.

^ Calculates the resistance of the passenger deployment loop using the measured voltage.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

^ The driver and passenger deployment loops are not open.

^ The driver and passenger deployment loops are not shorted to voltage.

^ The passenger deployment loop is not shorted to ground.

^ The passenger deployment loop resistance is more than 3.0 ohms. The passenger deployment loop consists of the following components:

- An Inflatable Restraint I/P module

- Harness wiring of circuit 1403

- Harness wiring of circuit 1404

- Connector terminal contact

The resistance measurement test inspects for this malfunction. This test only occurs once each ignition cycle when the ignition positive voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The SDM sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code.

^ The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG Warning Indicator.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

^ Current DTC

The resistance of the passenger deployment loop is less than 3.0 ohms and the ignition switch is cycled.

^ History DTC

- You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.

- 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

When you issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command and the malfunction is still present, the DTC will not reappear until the next ignition cycle.

Diagnostic Aids

A poor connection may cause an intermittent condition. Inspect the following components for a poor connection:

^ The Inflatable Restraint I/P module harness connector terminals A and B

^ The SDM terminals 4 and 1

^ The wire to terminal connections in circuit 1403

^ The wire to terminal connections in circuit 1404 The diagnostic table directs the technician in order to note the entry value of the PASSENGER RESISTANCE. Comparing the value of the PASSENGER RESISTANCE over multiple ignition cycles may be helpful in determining if an intermittent condition exists.

When measurements are requested in this table, use J 39200 Digital Multimeter with the correct terminal adapter from J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit. When a check for proper connection is requested, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections. When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use J 38125-B Terminal Repair Kit and refer to Wiring Repair.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

2. This test determines the deployment loop resistance measured by the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).

3. This test checks for proper contact or corrosion of the yellow 2-way connector.

10. This test isolates the malfunction to one side of the Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (IP) module yellow 2-way connector.

12. This test checks for proper contact or corrosion of the SDM connector.

17. This test determines whether the malfunction is in circuit 1403.

19. This test determines whether the malfunction is in circuit 1404.